Tuxedo TP11KC-DX User manual

Jun 2017
TP11KC-DX
Two-Post Clear Floor
‘Bi-Symmetric’ Automotive Lift
11,000 lb. Capacity
(2,750 lbs. Max per Arm)
Installation & Operation Manual

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
1. Safety Information
1.1 Note, Caution and Warning
1.2 Important Information
1.3 Safety Instructions
2. Technical Manual
2.1 Product Description
2.2 Technica Data
3. Installation
3.1 Site Se ection
3.2 Surface Condition/ Foundation & Anchoring
3.3 Too s Required
3.4 Insta ation Procedure
3.5 Hydrau ic Scheme
4. Operation
4.1 Operation Instructions
4.1.1 Lift Preparation
4.1.2 Loading Lift
4.1.3 To Raise Lift
4.1.4 Whi e Using Lift
4.1.5 To Lower Lift
4.1.6 Un oading Lift
4.2 Maintenance Instructions
5. Exploded iew / Parts List
6. Troubleshooting Guide
7. Power Unit Priming
8. Warranty Policy

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1. Safety Information
1.1 Note, Caution and Warning
This document uses the following terms - NOTE, CAUTION and WARNING - to alert you to special instructions,
tips, or hazards for a given procedure. Please familiarize yourself with the notations described below.
INDICATES IMPORTANT INFORMATION THAT REQUIRES SPECIAL ATTENTION, SUCH AS A
PROCEDURE FOR A SPECIFIC VEHICLE, OR TIPS ON OPERATING THE EQUIPMENT.
INDICATES THE POTENTIAL FOR DAMAGE TO EQUIPMENT, ACCESSORIES, OR THE VEHICLE
UNLESS YOU FOLLOW THE INSTRUCTIONS OR PROCEDURE EXACTLY.
INDICATES THE POTENTIAL FOR PROPERTY DAMAGE, PERSONAL INJURY, OR DEATH DUE TO
HAZARDS ASSOCIATED WITH THE EQUIPMENT, VEHICLE, OR ENVIRONMENT. DO NO PERFORM
ANY PROCEDURE UNTIL YOU HAVE READ AND UNDERSTOOD THE WARNING INSTRUCTIONS.
1.2 Important Information
1. Read this manual thoroughly before in talling, operating, or maintaining thi lift.
2. This lift is designed for indoor use only, and hould not be installed in a pit or depression.
. The floor on which the lift is to be installed must be 4-1/4” minimum thickne concrete, with a
minimum compre ive trength of 3,000 p i.
4. The lift has pecific electrical requirement as described in the Installation Instructions section of this
manual.
5. This lift has a minimum ceiling height requirement as described in the Installation Instructions section
of this manual.
6. Failure by the owner to provide the recommended helter, mounting urface, electrical upply, and
ceiling height could result in unsatisfactory lift performance, property damage, or personal injury.
7. The operation of the lift is permitted by authorized personnel only.

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1.3 Safety Instructions
1. Do not raise a vehicle on the lift until the installation is completed as described in this manual.
2. Technicians should be trained to use and care for the lift by familiarizing themselves with this
instruction manual. The lift should never be operated by an untrained person.
3. Always position the arms and adapters properly out of the way before pulling the vehicle into, or out of
the bay. Failure to do so could damage the vehicle and/or the lift.
4. Do not overload the lift. The capacity of the lift is shown on cover of this document and on the lift’s
serial number tag.
5. Positioning the vehicle is very important. nly trained technicians should position the vehicle on the
lift. Never allow anyone to stand in the path of the vehicle as it is being positioned and never raise
vehicle with passengers inside.
6. Position the arms to the vehicle manufacturer’s recommended pickup points. Raise the lift until
contact is made with the vehicle. Make sure that the arms have properly engaged the vehicle before
raising the lift to a working height.
. Keep everyone clear of the lift when the lift is moving, the locking mechanism is disengaged, or the
vehicle is in danger of falling.
8. Unauthorized personnel should never be in the shop area when the lift is in use.
9. Inspect the lift daily. The lift should never be operated if it has damaged components, or is
malfunctioning. nly qualified technicians should service the lift. Replace damaged components with
manufacturer’s parts, or equivalent.
10. Keep the area around the lift clear of obstacles.
11. Never override the self-returning lift controls.
12. Use safety stands when removing or installing heavy vehicle components.
13. Avoid excessive rocking of the vehicle when it is on the lift.
14. To reduce the risk of personal injury, keep hair, loose clothing, fingers, and all body parts away from
moving parts.
15. To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not use the lift when wet, do not expose the lift to rain.

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16. To reduce the risk of fire, do not operate equipment in the vicinity of open containers of flammable
liquids.
1 . Use the lift only as described in this manual, use only manufacturer’s recommended attachments.
18. Unusual vehicles, such as limousines, RV’s, and long wheelbase vehicles, may not be suitable for
lifting on this equipment. If necessary, consult with the manufacturer or the manufacturer’s
representative.
19. The troubleshooting and maintenance procedures described in this manual can be done by the lift’s
owner/employer. Any other procedure should only be performed by trained lift service personnel.
These restricted procedures include, but are not limited to, the following: cylinder replacement,
carriage and safety latch replacement, column replacement and overhead structure replacement.
20. Anyone who will be in the vicinity of the lift when it is in use should familiarize themselves with the
following Caution, Warning, and Safety related decals supplied with this lift, and replace them if they
are illegible or missing.

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2. Technical Manual
2.1 Product Description
The TP11KC-DX (165948T) 2-post hyd aulic lift is a su face mounted, f ame contact lift inco po ating the latest safety
technologies. Designed and manufactu ed fo a lifting capacity of 11,000 lbs. (Max 2,750 lbs. pe Lifting A m) and is fully
capable fo lifting vehicles, vans and light t ucks by safely holding them in an elevated position. The TP11KC-DX also
inco po ates the Bi-Symmetric featu e, which allows the A ms to be configu ed fo both asymmet ical & symmet ical
lifting configu ations.
The TP11KC-DX 2-post hyd aulic lift consists of
a fixed st uctu al unit (C ossbeam and
Columns), the mobile units (Ca iages and Lift
A ms), and the Hyd aulic Powe System and
Safety devices.
A. Cro beam
B. Column
C. Carriage
D. Lifting Arm
E. Power Unit
F. Overhead Safety Shut-Off Bar
G. Single Point Safety-Latch Relea e
2.2 Technical Data
Capacity
11,000 lbs. (Max 2,750 lbs. pe A m)
Height Ove all
144”
Width Ove all
w/ Powe Unit
145-1/2”
Max
Lifting Height
71”
Max Lifting Height w/ Tallest Adapto
76-1/2”
Width
Between Columns
116”
Min Pad Height
4”
D ive Th u Clea ance
104”
F ont A m Reach
–
Min / Max
2 ” – 45”
Rea A m Reach
–
Min / Max
41” – 57”
Powe
220V, 20 Amp, 1 Phase

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Fig. 1 – Front iew Spec.
POWER UNIT MUST BE INSTALLED ON THE PASSENGER SIDE. FAILURE TO DO SO CAN RESULT
WITH INTERFERECE BETWEEN THE POWER UNIT AND SHORT SWING ARM, THUS CAUSING
DAMAGE TO POWER UNIT.

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Bi-Symmetric (Asymmetric & Symmetric) Configurations
Fig.2a –Top iew Spec.
Fig.2b - Base Size Spec.
NOTE:
Power Unit must be
mounted on
Passenger Side,
beside the long/rear
Swing Arm.

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3. Installation
3.1 Site Selection
The hydraulic lift is designed nly f r ind r use. Applicati n in a r m with expl si n hazard is n t permitted. Setting
in a wet place, a car wash center f r instance, is pr hibited.
3.2 Surface Condition / Foundation & Anchoring
The 2-p st hydraulic lift sh uld be installed n level gr und. The f undati n must be 4-1/4” minimum thickness
c ncrete, with a minimum c mpressive strength f 3,000 psi. Failure t meet the f undati n requirement may cause
the lift instability r pers nal injury. Installing n asphalt, s ft clay fl r r near the expansi n gap is pr hibited.
FOUNDATION and ANCHORING REQUIREMENTS
1. Concrete shall have compression strength of at least 3,000 PSI and a minimum thickness of 4-1/4” in order to
achieve a minimum anchor embedment of 3-1/4”. NOTE: When using the standard supplied 3/4” x 5-1/2” long
anchors, if the top of the anchor exceeds 2-1/4” above the floor grade, you DO NOT have enough embedment.
2. Maintain a 6” minimum distance from any slab edge or seam. Hole to hole spacing should be a minimum 6-1/2”
in any direction. Hole depth should be a minimum of 4-1/4”.
3. DO NOT install on asphalt or other similar unstable surface. Columns are supported only by anchoring to floor.
4. Using the horseshoe shims provided, shim each column base as required until each column is plumb. If one
column has to be elevated to match the plane of the other column, full size base shim plates should be used.
Torque anchors to 130 ft-lbs. Shim thickness MUST NOT exceed 1/2” when using the 5-1/2” long anchors
provided with the lift.
5. If anchors do not tighten to 130 ft-lbs. installation torque, replace the concrete under each column base with a
4’ x 4’ x 6” thick 3,000 PSI minimum concrete pad keyed under and flush with the top of existing floor. Allow
concrete to cure before installing lifts and anchors (typically 2 to 3 weeks).
ANCHORING TIPS
1. Use a concrete hammer drill with a carbide tip, solid drill bit the same diameter as the anchor, 3/4” -
(.775 to .787 inches diameter). Do not use excessively worn bits or bits which have been incorrectly sharpened.
2. Keep the drill in a perpendicular line while drilling.
3. Let the drill do the work. Do not apply excessive pressure. Lift the drill up and down occasionally to remove
residue to reduce binding.
4. Drill the hole to depth of 2” deeper than the length of anchor. NOTE: Drilling thru concrete (recommended) will
allow the anchor to be driven thru the bottom of foundation if the threads are damaged or if the lift will need to be
relocated.
5. For better holding power blow dust from the hole.
6. Place a flat washer and hex nut over threaded end of anchor, leaving the nut almost flush with the top of the
anchor bolt. Carefully tap anchor into hole. Do not damage threads. Tap anchor into the concrete until nut and
flat washer are against base plate. Do not use an impact wrench to tighten! Tighten the nut, two or three turns on
average after the concrete has cured (28-day cure). If the concrete is very hard only one or two turns may be
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FOUNDATION and ANCHORING REQUIREMENTS, Fig 3
Drill holes using 3/4” Clean hole. Run nut down just Tighten nut with
carbide tipped below impact section Torque wrench to
masonry drill bit per of bolt. Drive anchor 130 ft.-lbs.
ANSI standard into hole until nut and
B94.12.1977 washer contact base.
3.3 Tools & Equi ment Required
•12 quarts f N n-Detergent / N n-F aming Hydraulic Oil - SAE-10, AW 32 r equivalent
•Chalk line and 12’ Tape Measure
•C ncrete hammer drill with 3/4” bit
•11/16” pen end wrench
•3/4” pen end wrench
•T rque wrench
•15/16” deep s cket r wrench
•1-1/8” s cket
•13/16” pen end wrench
•Level (18” minimum length)
•Vise grips
•Tape measure
•Funnel
•H ist r F rklift ( pti nal)
•Tw 12’ step ladders
•1/4” drive ratchet with 5/16” s cket

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3.4 Installation Procedure
1. Read this manual thoroughly before installing, operating, or maintaining this lift.
2. Site E aluation and Lift Location:
A. Always use an a chitect’s plan when p ovided. Befo e unpacking the lift enti ely, dete mine if the site is
adequate fo the lift model being installed see figu es 1 & 2 fo typical bay layout and ceiling height
equi ements.
B. Snap chalk lines to identify the lift’s cente line.
C. Snap a chalk line pa allel to the lift’s cente line, spaced 9.00” (230 mm) towa d the ea of the bay. This line
ep esents the back edge of the column bases.
D. Snap chalk lines pa allel to the lift’s cente line spaced 68-7/8” (1,750 mm) to the left and 68-7/8”
(1,750 mm) to the right. These lines ep esent the APPROXIMATE outside edges of the column bases.
DO NOT USE THESE LINES TO POSITION THE COLUMNS, FOLLOW THE INSTRUCTIONS IN THIS
MANUAL.
3. Unpack the lift. Remo e the swing arms, bolt box, power unit box, and o erhead beam.
A. Sa e all packing hardware, as these components are necessary to complete the installation.
B. Remo e the 1/2” bolts from the uprights which hold the two columns togethe .
C. Remo e the upper column. Do not stand the columns up now but lay the columns with thei flat backs on
the floo .
4. Attach the cylinder mounts (uprights) using 4ea 1/2” x 1-3/4” bolts, washers and nuts pro ided as shown in figure
4a & 4b.
Fig. 4a Fig. 4b

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5. Install Hydraulic Cylinders
A. Install the cylinde to the cylinde mounts (up ights) with 9/16” x 4-1/2” pins, cylinder bushings (spacer)
washers, and snap rings, as in figure 5a. The hose connecting po t nea the othe end of the cylinde should
be positioned pointing to the column’s opening. (Fig. 5b)
B. Bolt the cylinde ods to the ca iages. (Fig. 5c）NOTE: Make su e snap ing on cylinde od is in g oove.
Fig. 5a Fig. 5b Fig. 5c
DO NOT HOLD THE CYLINDER ROD IN A WAY THAT COULD DAMAGE THE FINISH. CYLINDER LEAKS CAUSED BY
DAMAGED RODS ARE NOT COVERD UNDER WARRANTY.
6. Columns Positioning & Main Side Column Anchoring
A. Carefully stand up the Main side column (w/ power unit bracket) & Off side column, position the columns
whe e they a e to be secu ed. Ensu e column’s openings a e facing each othe .
The Main side column must be positioned to be on the Passenger side or right side with the ehicle headed
forward. The distance between column back edge to wall, should be at least 2 feet for safety.
B. Using the column base as a template, d ill the ancho bolt holes fo the Main side column Only!
(Refe to FOUNDATION REQUIREMENTS & ANCHORING TIPS ON PAGES 9 & 10)
NOTE: DO NOT ANCHOR OFF SIDE COLUMN AT THIS TIME!
C. Install the ancho bolts, assemble washe s & nuts onto the ancho bolts. Th ead the nuts onto the ancho s
bolts whe e the tops of the nuts a e just above the top of the ancho bolts. Ca efully tap the ancho bolts
into the conc ete until the washe ests against the base plate. Ensure not to damage threads.
D. Using a level, plumb the Main side column both side to side and f ont to back. Shim the leg as necessa y
using the Shims p ovided. Tighten ancho bolts to 130 ft. lbs. as noted on page 9. Re-check plumbness.
NOTE: Refer to FOUNDATION & ANCHOR REQUIREMENTS if more than 1/2” of shims are required.
E. Ensu e Off side column is in the co ect location. DO NOT DRILL HOLES FOR ANCHORS at this time.
7. O erhead Limit Switch & O erhead Beam (Fig. 6a, 6b & 6c)
A. Install ove head limit switch assembly to ove head beam, using 2ea 1/4”-20 Bolt & Lock Nuts as shown in
figs 6a, 6b & 6c.
B. Slide end of padded ba (without a mounting hole) th ough the slot in the ove head switch assembly.
Connect the padded ba to the inside hole in the ove head beam using a space and 1/4”-20 Bolt & Lock Nut

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Fig. 6a Fig. 6b
Fig. 6c
8. Install o erhead beam to cylinder mounts (uprights) using 2ea 1/2” x 1-3/4” bolts, washers & nuts on each end,
(Figs. 7a, 7b, 7c). NOTE: Ensure o erhead Limit Switch Assembly is on the Main side column side.
Fig. 7a Fig. 7b

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Fig. 7c
9. Anchoring Off Side Column
A. Using a level, check the alignment and plumbness of
the enti e st uctu e. Plumb the off side column both
side to side and f ont to back.
B. The base of the column may va y f om the p elimina y
layout, as it is mo e impo tant that the column be
pe pendicula to the floo and pa allel to the othe
column.
C. Install the ancho bolts and shim the base as desc ibed
in Step #6
10. Equalization Cable Routing
A. The ca iages should be esting on the same column latches fo p ope equalization. Ensu e to measu e the
height above the baseplate to each ca iage. The measu ement should be within 3/8” of each othe .
Fig. 8a Fig. 8b

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B. Using the diag ams, out the equalization cables acco ding to Fig. 8a, 8b, 8c f om ca iage to ca iage
th ough the cable olle s. Secu e to ca iages using Nylon Hex Nuts & Washe s. Ensu e that cables a e not
c ossed togethe . Take out slack but DO NOT TIGHTEN CABLES AT THIS TIME.
C. Afte equalizations cables a e outed and connected to ca iages, take out the slack in both cables by
tu ning down the nuts on top of each ca iage top. Use vise g ips to hold the cable end, but be ve y ca eful
not to damage the th eads.
NOTE: CARRIAGES MUST REMAIN AT THE SAME COLUMN LOCK HEIGHT POSITION WHILE CABLES ARE
BEING TIGHTENED. FAILURE TO DO WILL CAUSE THE CARRIAGES SAFETY LATCHES TO BE OUT OF SYNC.
D. Alte nately tighten the cable nuts at both ca iages until the cables a e tightened. The co ect tension in
the cables a e indicated by being able to pull the cables togethe with app oximately 15 lbs. effo t at
midpoint in the column. If the cables a e installed co ectly, both ca iages will aise togethe .
Fig. 8c - Cable Routing

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11. Install the Hydraulic Fittings, Hoses and Return Lines
A. Fitting & Hose Connecting:
1.Fi st sc ew on the hose fitting connecto s on the cylinde ’s lowe end po ts. (Fig. 9a)
2.Connect the longest hose f om the cylinde in Off side column to the top of Main side column.
Remembe to oute the hose th ough the hook on c oss beam. (Fig. 9b & 9c)
3.Then f om the T-fitting inside column, connect the sho test length hose di ectly down to the main
inside cylinde connecto . (Fig. 9d)
4.Anothe middle length hose f om the T-fitting goes to the moto pump th ough a hole on the side of
the column. (Fig. 9d)
Fig. 9a Fig. 9b
Fig. 9c Fig 9d
B. Retu n Line Connection (blue ai -line)
1.Sc ew in an elbow ai -line fitting on the top end of the off side cylinde (Fig. 9b).
2.Sc ew in anothe T ai -line fitting on the top end of main side cylinde also. (Fig. 9c)
3.Connect the etu n line f om off side cylinde to main side cylinde th ough fittings.

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12. Mounting of the Power Unit
A. Mount on the moto pump using 5/16” x 1-1/4” bolts and
nylon nuts p ovided in the bolt box to Main side column.
B. Connect the hose and the ‘blue’ Retu n Line to the pump
valve block as shown in ( Fig 10)
13. Latch-release cable wiring and accessories mounting.
A. Mount the safety latch device on each column as shown in
( Fig. 11a & 11b)
Fig. 10
Fig. 11a Fig. 11b

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B. Mount the Cable Pulley and suppo t b acket on the top of the columns. (Fig. 11c)
Fig. 11c
C. Route and adjust the cable tension so that when the handle is p essed down, both latch will be eleased.
D. Put on the cove s of the latch device. (Fig 12a & 12b)
Fig. 12a Fig. 12b

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14. Install Lifting Arms
A. Position the gea s with pin against the bottom of the a ms in the o ientation shown in Fig.13a. Attach the
gea s to the a ms with bolts. Do not tighten at this time.
Fig. 13a Fig. 13b
B. Position the est aint pawls on the ca iage to mate with the gea s on the a ms.
C. Install the swing a ms and pins.
Suggestion:
The longe a ms go to the ea o d ive in side of the lift, and the sho t a ms go to the f ont.
DON’T FORCE THE GEARS, IT MAY BE NECESSARY TO PULL UP ON THE RESTRAINT ACTUATOR PIN
IN ORDER TO INSTALL THE SWING ARM PIN.
D. Tighten the gea bolts to 30 – 34 ft. lbs.
E. Assemble the a m extensions and lifting pads. Limit a m extensions with bolts & nuts. ( Figs. 14a & 14b)
Fig. 14a - Front Arm
Lifting Pad

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Fig. 14b - Rear Arm
15. Fill the Tank .
Remove the vent plug f om the powe unit and fill the ese voi with hyd aulic oil. Make su e the funnel used to fill
the powe unit is clean. Fill with Non-Dete gent / Non-Foaming Hyd aulic Oil - SAE-10, AW 32 o equivalent.
Replace the vent plug. The unit holds app oximately ten qua ts of fluid.
16. Lubricate the four inside corners of both columns with hea y duty grease.
17. Electrical Connection to POWER UNIT & OVERHEAD LIMIT SWITCH
A. Have a ce tified elect ician make the elect ical connection to the powe unit. Use sepa ate ci cuit fo each
powe unit, as shown below in the Wi ing Diag am.
IMPORTANT! The wiring must comply with local code. Protect each circuit with time delay fuse or circuit brea er.
For 208V-230V single phase, use 20 amp fuse.
WARNING!! Never operate the motor in line voltage less than 208VAC as motor damage may occur.
B. Have a ce tified elect ician make the elect ical connection fo the K2 ove head limit switch to powe unit’s
switch box, as shown below.